The Willow Run Team:
We consider the care of your loved pet a privilege and continually search for new ways to make your pet’s visit the best possible. Our experienced staff makes your pet’s well being and happiness their number one priority!

Dr. W.E. Guthrie:
Veterinarian since February 2006

My family and I have 1 dog (lucky, 2 cats (Jack & Princess) and 2 turtles. I have been practicing veterinary medicine since 1976. I enjoy coaching baseball, watching sports on TV, participating with the boy scouts and spending time with my wife and 3 kids (twin girls and 1 boy).

Dr. H.E. Moore:
Veterinarian since June 2001

My family and I own 4 dogs and 2 cats. I have been practicing veterinary medicine since 1982. My wife Sammie and I have 2 daughters, Corrie and Adelaide. I enjoy spending my free time with my family. I also work for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Sammie:
Operations Manager since June 2001

My husband (Dr. Moore) and I own 4 dogs (1 Golden Retriever, 1 Chihuahua, and 2 Brittany Spaniels and 2 cats. I have been involved in the veterinary profession since 1998. What time I have outside work I enjoy reading, gardening, and spending time with my husband and 2 daughters.

Emily:
Vet Technician/Receptionist/Human Resources since April 2003

My husband and I have 4 cats (Sigmund, Brie, Simon and Java), 1 dog (Maya), 3 birds (Einstein, Betty and Lola) and multiple fish. I have been in the veterinary profession since 1998. I graduated from St. Edward’s University with a B.S. in biology December 2000 and am currently finishing my Veterinary Management degree at Purdue University. I have been married to my husband since June 2000 and enjoy working with youth at my church, reading, quilting, cross-stitching, and bird watching.

Shellye:
Receptionist since December 2000

My family and I have an ever-happy chocolate Labrador, my little old lady who is a German shepherd mix, and four independent cats. Oh, I can’t forget to mention my son’s gecko named Chicken Nuggets or Shrimp for short. Outside of work, I enjoy playing with my children, gardening, Max Lucado books, and extreme sports.

Amber:
Receptionist since May 2006

I own 1 dog named Ruckus, a Machlot Python named Zues, a 10 year old Rosy hair tarantula named Boris and multiple hissing cockroaches that I feed Boris. I have been in the veterinary profession since 2000. In my free time I enjoy reading, attending concerts and Internet surfing.

Casey:
Receptionist since May 2006

I currently have 6 dogs; an Australian Shepherd, German Shepherd, Giant Schnauzer, Blue Heeler and 2 Miniature Schnauzers. I came to Texas from Arizona in October 2005 to attend Triple Crown Dog Academy’s school for dog trainers and graduated in January 2006. I spend most of my free time training with my Giant Schnauzer in French ring, protection work and narcotic searches.

Eraine:
Dog Trainer/Receptionist/Vet Assistant since May 2005

I own 6 dogs; 5 Border Collies (Shayla, Saavy, Fly, Wicked, and Quinn) and an American Bulldog (Riggs). I have 2 cats; a Siamese mix and a black domestic shorthair named Sebastian and Salem as well as a goldfish named Scrabble who lives with a water turtle named Toot. I have been in the dog-training profession since 1995 and have been in the veterinary profession since 2001. I am a June 2003 graduate of Triple Crown Dog Academy’s trainer program. I enjoy fostering for Texas Border Collie Rescue, reading books, watching movies, camping, attending dog training seminars and participating in agility, freestyle, herding and obedience with my dogs.

Mike W.:
Kennel Manager since September 1999

I have 2 dogs (1 chocolate lab & 1 dingo hybrid, pictured above), 4 cats (of all breeds) and one leopard gecko named Chicken Nuggets or Shrimp for short. I have been in this profession 11 years. Outside work I enjoy spending time with my wife and 2 kids.

Ariel:
Kennel Technician since winter 2005

My family and I have 6 dogs, 11 birds, 2 cats and multiple fish. I started off at Willow Run volunteering to walk dogs and playing with the cats before being offered a part time position in the kennels. I like to hang out with my friends and play volleyball in my free time.

Kristen:
Bather/Kennel Technician since May 2003

My family and I have a lot of pets, 6 dogs, 2 cats, 11 birds and tons of fish. I have been in this profession since 2003. I enjoy shopping, playing volleyball, hanging out with my friends/pets and cleaning…yes, cleaning! I also like dancing, singing and listening to music.

Kris:
Kennel Technician since May 2005

I have seven beautiful children (of the four-legged variety) and many other small land and water animals (for full listing see Misty’s bio). I enjoy lifting weights, shining my car, playing with my dogs, going to school, playing guitar and stuffing my face in books.

Taylor:
Kennel Technician since June 2006

I have one cat named Mayday and one rabbit named Bugzy. I like to play bass and electric guitar and listen to lots of types of music. I also like to play lots of video games.

Charline:
Groomer since December 2005

I own 3 dogs, a male black standard poodle named Jester, a female Australian Cattle Dog named Zena and Tank a male American Pitbull Terrier. I also have a horse and 3 goats. I have been in the grooming profession for over 20 years. Outside work I enjoy riding my horse, raising goats, walking my dogs and pretty much just spending time with animals.

Kathy:
Veterinary Technician since February 2006

I own 3 cats (2 Persians and 1 Birman) and 4 dogs (Papillion, Chihuahua, Rottweiler and a schnauzer mix). I have been in the veterinary profession since 1997. In my free time I enjoy crafts, reading and horse back riding.

Suzie:
Veterinary Technician since July 2006

I am married, have one daughter and our family has no pets. I have been in the veterinary profession since January 2006. I am originally from Fiji and speak 3 languages. I enjoy bowling, fishing and cooking in my free time.


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